US Bridges

Service RD over Low Water Crossing

Fair

Lyon County, Minnesota · In Camden State Park · Structure no. 42561

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2000 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over Low Water Crossing is a wood or timber slab carrying Service RD over Low Water Crossing in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesService RD
CrossesLow Water Crossing
LocationIn Camden State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.36079, -95.92694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2000)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD over Low Water Crossing built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD over Low Water Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Service RD over Low Water Crossing carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Service RD over Low Water Crossing?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD over Low Water Crossing?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.